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La Dorada

177 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5208
(305) 446-2002
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Ranked #36 of 217 restaurants in Coral Gables
Price range: $21 - $45
Cuisines: Seafood, Spanish
Good for: Romance, Doing business
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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miami
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41 reviews 41 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We came with another couple who had made the reservation. But at 8 pm, the restaurant was not half full. We asked to be sit away from the live music so we could have quiet conversation. The waiter was attentive and prompt. The menu I would say it takes a while to see what is included and the price structure... More

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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58 reviews 58 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

The dinner here was one of the best meals I have ever had. I really went outside my comfort zone and tried some of the more traditional Spanish fare. Great wine list, mostly Spanish. Very attentive and friendly staff. As we like to do, we spent a few hours here, ordering one course at a time, and they were completely... More

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Miami, Florida, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

We had a nice dinner at La Dorada but were taken aback by the price for what you get. Nice atmosphere, good service and a pleasant place to dine. However, portions were small to very small and the food was good but not great. I do not think this justifies the prices at the restaurant. The paella was very uninteresting... More

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See 2 more reviews by Alfred B for Coral Gables
Miami
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130 reviews 130 reviews
91 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

My girlfriend and I enjoyed dinner at this place last night. The restaurant is well decorated with low light giving you a relaxed atmosphere. They have live music with piano man... We ordered some frituras malaguenas as appeizer, they were ok. The wine list is very extense but I would ad some italian wines like moscato that are becoming very... More

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Miami, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

We went to La Dorada, a Spanish restaurant in Coral Gables Florida, because they told us about the good food they serve but… we had to wait more than 20 minutes to be seated, another 15 minutes for the waiter, always with excuses about something in the kitchen (the restaurant was not even medium full) and at last the food... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Our attorney recommended this restaurant. We went for dinner. Fish and sea food just superb. And the desserts!!! glorious. the owner is from Galicia and recited some poems by Rosalia de Castro to us when he learnt my husband's family is also from there.

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77 restaurant reviews
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

The restaurant has white tablecloths, live music, and has an old world ambience. We were immediately hit with the aroma of seafood but in a good way. We had a bottle of Rioja wine for about $45. It was okay but not spectacular. They do have fantastic wines but you will have to spend more than what we did. Wait... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

I went here last year with my girlfriend it was such a nice place great food and service i'm going back again this year. 5 star

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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55 reviews 55 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

We never miss a delicious seafood meal here at this consistenlty wonderful place. Brought a business client whomwas os impressed he wants to bring his Mother another time. Have what ever is the fresh fish of the day and expect lovely service.

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Milano
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012 via mobile

The food and service are top class Value for money, although not cheap, is probably one of the best not only in Coral Gable but in Miami overall Fish is always fresh and the chef there all the time to accomodate any need Wine list is perfectly balance, with some expensive wines but also some good value for money, esp.... More

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